GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
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confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
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thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
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amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong